- Polygon targets up to $100M raise to build regulated stablecoin payments and expand financial infrastructure.
- Acquisitions of Coinme and Sequence support its Open Money Stack for end-to-end payment solutions.
- Stablecoin growth drives strategy, with volumes surging past traditional systems like ACH in 2026.
Polygon Labs has entered early-stage talks to raise up to $100 million for a regulated stablecoin payments business. The firm plans to sell equity worth $50 million to $100 million. The move follows recent acquisitions and aims to expand payment infrastructure as stablecoin usage accelerates globally.
Fundraising Push Signals Strategic Shift
According to The Information, Polygon Labs is exploring a new funding round amid a slower crypto market. The report noted the initiative could help the firm diversify beyond current market conditions. Notably, the company is targeting a dedicated unit focused on stablecoin payments.
This approach aligns with broader industry shifts toward regulated financial services. Stablecoins have gained traction as payment tools across institutions and enterprises. Therefore, Polygon Labs is positioning its infrastructure to capture this demand.
Acquisitions Build Payment Infrastructure
Earlier in January, Polygon Labs signed agreements to acquire Coinme and Sequence. According to the company, these deals complete key components needed for regulated payments. Together, they form the base for the “Open Money Stack” platform.
This platform combines blockchain rails, wallet systems, and fiat integration. As a result, it enables end-to-end payment capabilities within one framework. The company said the structure supports large-scale, compliant transactions.
Additionally, the integrated system allows enterprises to move funds more efficiently. It also reduces reliance on multiple service providers across payment layers.
Stablecoin Growth Shapes Expansion Plans
Polygon Labs’ strategy follows fast growth in stablecoin activity. According to Chainalysis, stablecoins processed $28 trillion in real economic volume during 2025. This surge highlights increasing adoption across global payment networks.
Moreover, monthly transaction volume reached $7.2 trillion in February 2026, surpassing the ACH network’s $6.8 trillion. This milestone marked the first time stablecoins exceeded that system.
At XRP Tokyo 2026, Ripple projected $33 trillion in onchain stablecoin volume for 2026. Meanwhile, Chainalysis estimates adjusted volume could reach $719 trillion by 2035.
These figures coincide with rising activity on Polygon’s network. Stablecoin balances reached $3.4 billion by February 2026, up from $1.6 billion a year earlier.
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